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Volkswagen Golf GTi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf GTi
Year1985
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power128.80 PS (95 kW or 127 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque168.00 Nm (17.1 kgf-m or 123.9 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.0 seconds
0-50 miles5.5 seconds
0-60 miles8.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1342 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)
Cargo space347 litres (92 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight960 kg (2,116.4 pounds)
Overall length3990 mm (157.1 inches)
Overall width1690 mm (66.5 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Ground clearance110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase2480 mm (97.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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